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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Aug 19, 2020 8:46:37 GMT
www.bigfinish.com/news/v/martian-mysteries-for-sergeant-andy-davison
Mars is the next giant leap for mankind. Starr Base is the first small step. A practice Mars base has been set up in a quarry in Neath, just off the A474. Its aim is to see if humanity can survive on the red planet.
The problem is that the crew are dying. The survivors are terrified, paranoid, and wondering if something alien has got inside Starr Base. Sgt Andy Davidson has come to find out what’s gone wrong.
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Post by mark687 on Aug 19, 2020 10:23:12 GMT
If the idea of any combination of 2001/Bio-Dome meets Poirot/Clouseau appeals this is one for you.
Regards
mark687
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Post by number13 on Aug 19, 2020 11:43:39 GMT
If the idea of any combination of 2001/Bio-Dome meets Poirot/Clouseau appeals this is one you. Regards mark687 Sold! to Number13. 
(I was going to be buying anyway as part of "Sgt. Andy Week" but that's an appealing summary for sure.)
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melkur
Chancellery Guard
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Post by melkur on Aug 19, 2020 20:46:45 GMT
I'm currently about halfway through it at the moment, and am certainly enjoying it so far!
"You really are a d*ck, Dave!" <3
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Post by tuigirl on Aug 19, 2020 20:52:35 GMT
Finished it.
I liked it.
It used familiar Sci-Fi elements and re-mixed them, and even added a few twists.
It was nothing new or groundbreaking and reminded me a lot of Aquitaine, which, to be honest, is better and much more atmospheric.
But still, this is well acted and we get some of the typical Andy quirks and humour.
Plus a few running jokes about Andy's role in Torchwood.
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Post by inchmix on Aug 22, 2020 13:07:43 GMT
I've been finding the TW main range a bit blah & tired for awhile.
But this one was great. I didn't expect the twists. so pleasantly surprised.
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Post by Who Review on Aug 24, 2020 21:19:31 GMT
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Tony Jones
Chancellery Guard
Professor Chronotis
Still rockin' along!
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Post by Tony Jones on Aug 25, 2020 18:50:04 GMT
I've not listened, but I do note how similar the setup is to Lucifer Season 5 episode 2 which also has a mars base really on earth for training. This one's outside LA but the story does send in the show's detective to investigate! I guess there's only so many ideas in the world!
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Post by mark687 on Aug 25, 2020 19:27:15 GMT
I've not listened, but I do note how similar the setup is to Lucifer Season 5 episode 2 which also has a mars base really on earth for training. This one's outside LA but the story does send in the show's detective to investigate! I guess there's only so many ideas in the world! TBH The set up has been done a few times in US Dramas Scorpion and Elementary for 2 examples, the difference this is more Welsh with its tong slightly in cheek . Regards mark687 |
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Tony Jones
Chancellery Guard
Professor Chronotis
Still rockin' along!
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Post by Tony Jones on Aug 25, 2020 21:02:08 GMT
I've not listened, but I do note how similar the setup is to Lucifer Season 5 episode 2 which also has a mars base really on earth for training. This one's outside LA but the story does send in the show's detective to investigate! I guess there's only so many ideas in the world! TBH The set up has been done a few times in US Dramas Scorpion and Elementary for 2 examples, the difference this is more Welsh with its tong slightly in cheek . Regards mark687 thanks for that — I've not seen either of the shows you name. I'll file it under curious coincidence! |
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Sept 15, 2020 21:24:32 GMT
That was fantastic. I really hope there is life for the monthly range past March of next year.
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lidar2
Castellan
You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Oct 22, 2020 9:04:53 GMT
I really enjoyed this one, probably the TW MR I have enjoyed most in a long time
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Post by nottenst on Dec 14, 2020 16:08:43 GMT
Just finished listening. This was a standout episode. I just tweeted about my enjoyment of the episode and couldn't resist including the phrase "You could say it was really Neath." and got an "Ouch" reply from James Goss. |
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Post by drj on Feb 19, 2021 22:31:56 GMT
That was fun! Definitely made me google what Neath is like!
Another good entry in the main range.
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